Ben Needham: Police search new site on Kos for missing toddler

The second search area is close to where Ben, then 21-months-old, disappeared from a farmhouse in 1991, and was reportedly brought to the attention of British police in June.
Detective Inspector Jon Cousins, from South Yorkshire Police (SYP), said that the search of the new site would take several days.
He added: "Work has been ongoing for the past few days on the second site that has been discussed. That work is continuing this morning in the planning and organising of getting that land ready so we can continue the work."
It came as Ben's grandfather, Eddie Needham, visited the... read more

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